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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: daveharlow on 17 January 2011, 10:20

Title: Noisy Aircon Pump
Post by: daveharlow on 17 January 2011, 10:20
Ok so basically I thought it was the alternator making a horrible whining noise whenever the car is running. I've just found out from my mechanic that it's actually the aircon pump, now I've seen the prices for a new one & I can't warrant spending that kind of money at the moment.

So could I get a smaller belt for a non-aircon Golf MK4 & bypass the aircon for the time being?
Title: Re: Noisy Aircon Pump
Post by: Wayne on 17 January 2011, 10:42
Quote from: daveharlow on 17 January 2011, 10:20

So could I get a smaller belt for a non-aircon Golf MK4 & bypass the aircon for the time being?


Yes that will work fine.

Has the system got gas in or has it had a top up not long ago it might be they did not put any compressor oil in.
Title: Re: Noisy Aircon Pump
Post by: daveharlow on 17 January 2011, 10:44
It's not been gassed since I bought it a year ago.

I was going to get it regassed but to be honest I never use it, even in the hot summer last year I found opening the windows better!!

Cheers for the quick reply, is much appricated!
Title: Re: Noisy Aircon Pump
Post by: Wayne on 17 January 2011, 13:34
Quote from: daveharlow on 17 January 2011, 10:44
It's not been gassed since I bought it a year ago.

I was going to get it regassed but to be honest I never use it, even in the hot summer last year I found opening the windows better!!

Cheers for the quick reply, is much appricated!

With a regas and the oil back in it you might the noise gone  :smiley:
Title: Re: Noisy Aircon Pump
Post by: daveharlow on 13 March 2011, 11:22
Quote from: Wayne on 17 January 2011, 13:34
Quote from: daveharlow on 17 January 2011, 10:44
It's not been gassed since I bought it a year ago.

I was going to get it regassed but to be honest I never use it, even in the hot summer last year I found opening the windows better!!

Cheers for the quick reply, is much appricated!

With a regas and the oil back in it you might the noise gone  :smiley:

I'm so slow with my replies!! It's taken me ages to get round to sorting the problem out.

I got hold of a belt but the mechanic couldn't get it to fit, something to do with the steering pump.

So I think I'll do your idea first & get it regassed!!! Am praying it makes the noise stop, getting rather annoying.
Title: Re: Noisy Aircon Pump
Post by: richw911 on 13 March 2011, 16:33
Fingers crossed as a new pump will set you back a LOT  :lipsrsealed: